Summer Transfers 2014

[Trumo]

We have been after a commanding center back for some time now and after seeing him in action last night Garay's the one for me, fucking superb.

 

I agree that Garay is an excellent player and in many ways ticks a lot of boxes for us in terms of what we need at the back. He's already played for a European giant (Real Madrid) without success and therefore has something to prove in terms of playing for a big club in a stronger league. He's approaching what are considered the peak years for a footballer. He has a lot of experience of winning trophies and competing at the highest levels of European competition because the club he's at is of the right sort of profile for clubs from which we should be targetting first-team options - a side that is expected to take the game to their opponents rather than one that parks the bus against bigger teams. He's very strong in the air and more than decent on the deck. He's actually more of a right-sided central defender and has played as a right back before (much like Skrtel who is the obvious candidate for Garay to replace). He's doesn't have a prima donna attitude.

 

The problem is, he's been linked to moves before with fees quoted above £20m so he'd still be an expensive purchase. Another problem is that he's at Benfica who are adept at rinsing other clubs in transfer negotiations. The third problem is that he's only part-owned by Benfica so there's an issue of 3rd party ownership and the problems that represents when it comes to negotiating a deal.

[Evil_Ways]

Saw some story on the offals media watch about interest in Ravel Morrison. Probably some utter shit source so probably nothing in it, but certainly the kind of raw talent id imagine Rodgers would want to work with.

 

Ive been saying defensive central midfield since Rodgers came in, so that probablky wont happen. Certainly expect us to be after full backs tho. And Konyoplanka would make sense.

[Kevin D]

Who do you think our number 1 target is?

 

We will unearth another little gem or are we going all out for an already known superstar?

Negged for starting this cacophony of cuntery in fucking March.

[TheHowieLama]

Rafa was in for Garay before he went to Madrid. Just sayin'.

[fowler9]

Saw some story on the offals media watch about interest in Ravel Morrison. Probably some utter shit source so probably nothing in it, but certainly the kind of raw talent id imagine Rodgers would want to work with.

 

Ive been saying defensive central midfield since Rodgers came in, so that probablky wont happen. Certainly expect us to be after full backs tho. And Konyoplanka would make sense.

 

haven't seen any of these reports but he is an utter cunt and I hope we stay well away

 

were a few stories other week linking us with Vertonghen, don't want Agger to go but if he did would be perfect replacement (albeit still keeps open the two left footers debate with Sakho) more comfortable at left back than Agger as well which perhaps means we wouldn't need to prioritise cover for Enrique

[moof]

How about bringing Anelka in at the end of the season to cover for our forwards

[Trumo]

How about bringing Anelka in at the end of the season to cover for our forwards

 

For quenelle mate, we're not desperate!

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

We've made a lot of headway since the Suarez incidents, getting in Anelka would be... a mistake.

[FanchesterCity]

World Cup summers worry me...

 

Prices seem to go up (no evidence to support this, just a gut feeling / perception), and a lot of buys are based on half a dozen world cup performances. Then there's the old issue of players being tapped up by international team mates etc.

 

For Liverpool, (like any other club who are doing pretty well) it's going to have to be quite a judicious selection. Too many changes could ruin things, and not enough could mean not strengthening sufficiently.

 

Arsenal seem to have fallen foul of buying a marquee player for a position that wasn't really needed. It's happened many times at many clubs, and it'll probably happen a lot this summer.

[Jairzinho]

World Cup summers worry me...

 

Prices seem to go up (no evidence to support this, just a gut feeling / perception), and a lot of buys are based on half a dozen world cup performances. Then there's the old issue of players being tapped up by international team mates etc.

 

For Liverpool, (like any other club who are doing pretty well) it's going to have to be quite a judicious selection. Too many changes could ruin things, and not enough could mean not strengthening sufficiently.

 

Arsenal seem to have fallen foul of buying a marquee player for a position that wasn't really needed. It's happened many times at many clubs, and it'll probably happen a lot this summer.

 

I've heard a rumour you're quite rich.

[Major Tom]

World Cup summers worry me...

 

Prices seem to go up (no evidence to support this, just a gut feeling / perception), and a lot of buys are based on half a dozen world cup performances.

This is also my perception. How on earth do you think City will be affected by this? You lot chuck stupid money at players already. What's another £5m added to the £10m you lot normally overpay by?

 

Can you stop pretending you play by everyone else's rules. You don't.

[Major Tom]

How about bringing Anelka in at the end of the season to cover for our forwards

Anelka-Bendtner dream disaffected duo.

[The Acolyte]

Anelka-Bendtner dream disaffected duo.

One a technically gifted player who seems to be going loopy. The other a loopy player who thinks hes technically gifted!

[Paco]

get rodgers tied to a new deal first and foremost

[RazorBack]

One a technically gifted player who seems to be going loopy. The other a loopy player who thinks hes technically gifted!

 

Haha, class! On the matter, I think we should sign our biggest targets before WC..

[markcd]

Haha, class! On the matter, I think we should sign our biggest targets before WC..

 

like diouf and diao?

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

like diouf and diao?

Hmn... might be wrong on this one.

[Horus]

like diouf and diao?

 

Imagine how much more we'd have wasted on Diouf after he tore France to shreds.  

[Red Hot]

A left back should be our top priority. Flanno did well today, but very inexperienced and next season if we make the CL, I can see him getting a red card as he does tend to fly in. Shaw should be our top priority, who would shore that position up for 10 years or more.

[Saintslfc13]

A left back should be our top priority. Flanno did well today, but very inexperienced and next season if we make the CL, I can see him getting a red card as he does tend to fly in. Shaw should be our top priority, who would shore that position up for 10 years or more.

The only way we get Shaw is if Chelsea stay out of it unfortunately. He's a supporter of them and they have the money to pay him and Southampton whatever they want.

 

I do agree that he'd be the ideal signing there though.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Shaw just doesn't make sense as a signing. Not now. He will almost certainly never be as good as the money Chelsea will end up paying, plus there are lots of other questions about him: how will he react to the pressures of moving away from home, to a bigger club, playing for a side where your every mistake is overanalysed, and for a fee that means you have to perform at a top level straight away.

 

It's not a smart transfer for the money being spoken about. Not in my opinion, anyway.

[Red Hot]

The only way we get Shaw is if Chelsea stay out of it unfortunately. He's a supporter of them and they have the money to pay him and Southampton whatever they want.

 

I do agree that he'd be the ideal signing there though.

Ok up to now Chelsea have had more pull on players than we have, but how many young players have they bought and let go. Being a Chelsea supporter, which I didn't know will obviously sway his hand. Never the less Brendan should go flat out for the kid.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Shaw's excellent, but he's a pipe dream. Chelsea fan from South London with parents living around the corner from their training ground. Plus Southampton have no need to sell.

[MLB]

Good left backs aren't easy to come by, unfortunately.

[CWD82]

The one mentioned earlier in this topic is good, young (21) and would be a fraction of the price of Shaw.

 

Ricardo Rodriguez at Wolfsburg. He's not super quick but he's a proper footballer. Very cultured, good passer and crosser. Takes corners and freekicks for Wolfsburg and has got 7 goals and 5 assists this season. Looks good on the few games and highlights I've seen on BT Sport

 

Could be the answer